“bento box” is full of yummy side dishes.
instructions > page 80 (2 types of Onigiri), page 78 (Broccoli), page 79 (Apple), page 80 (Sausage), page 81 (Fried Shrimp)
Round Cake
A lovely mini-round cake with 2 shades of cream filling. Add a cherry on top.
instructions > page 83
Cupcakes
The whipped cream looks delicious! The final flourish is the strawberry on top.
instructions > page 84
Ice Cream Cones
Single and double scoop ice cream cones in sweet pastel yarn pom poms.
instructions > page 85
Apple Pencil Topper
A pencil is always more fun with a pom pom apple on top of it.
instructions > page 86
Seasonal Pom Poms
How about celebrating seasonal events with pom poms? Simply place a few on your windowsill or on a shelf to create instant festivity. Insert a string through the center of the pom pom and hang several of them like a mobile!
A Japanese New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Rice Cakes (Kagami Mochi)
Snow Rabbit
Valentine’s Day
Hearts
Spring
Two Types of Flowers
Autumn
Halloween Pumpkins
instructions > Kagami Mochi > page 87 Two Types of Flowers > page 88 Snow Rabbit > page 89 Heart > page 89 Halloween Pumpkin > page 90
Tools | Basic tools used in this book
1. Cardboard
For making ears and mini pom poms. Also useful for felting small amounts of wool roving since the cardboard prevents accidental stabbing of fingers.
2. Felting Needle Mat
Place this mat beneath the wool roving to use felting needles.
3. Fabric or Craft Glue
Dab to secure knots when attaching strings or to adhere eyes, ears and legs to pom poms.
4. Crochet Hook
Use to connect pom poms together. With larger pom poms, a yarn darning needle may not be long enough so a crochet hook is handy to have.
5. Yarn Darning Needle
For connecting ears to the head and such. Select a needle with an eye that will accommodate the thickest string or yarn you will be using.
6. Pins
To indicate eyes and nose positions or to mark the crown of the head when trimming the pom pom.
7. Felting Needle
For felting wool roving. Also used to attach ears, nose and legs to pom poms (we will refer to it as simply “needle” in this book).
8. Bamboo Stick
Helpful for adding small drops of glue to beads and string knots.
9. Clips
Secure various sections with clips while felt pieces are drying once glue has been applied to form shapes. Clothespins work as well. Small sizes are recommended.
10. Scissors
Try to use scissors with extra sharp tips. It should fit comfortably in your hand.
11. Round Nose Pliers
Pliers with rounded tips. Use to bend wires.
12. Wire Cutter
For cutting wire and to trim eyes and nose parts that may be too long.
13. Tweezers
To arrange and adjust pom pom yarn during construction. It’s also helpful for picking up small parts such as beads and eyes.
14. String or Twine
Use to tie the center of the pom pom. We recommend kite string.
15. Heavy Duty Sewing Thread
For tying the center of mini-pom poms or to create the mouth for some of the animals.
Pom Pom Sizing
Below are the different sizes of pom pom makers and the corresponding pom poms for reference. Pom pom density will vary depending on the thickness of the yarn and the number of times the yarn is wound; some will be thick and solid, while others may be fluffier and soft.
※The two arms are combined and the yarn is wound on each half.
